Details for Lifeguarding 5210201-05 (Aquatics)

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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROGRAM • REGISTRATION: THROUGH FIRST SESSION DAYLooking for a great summer job or challenging career? Get lifeguard certified! Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you will learn patron rescue, surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR/AED. Participants will receive a two-year CPR/AED certification and two-year lifeguarding certification. There are five sessions to choose from. Participants must attend each class during their session at the times listed and be prepared to enter the water each day. Candidates must pass written and practical exams in order to receive certifications. You may download a lifeguard manual or purchase required books from redcrossstore.org. City of College Station lifeguard candidates must be at least 16 years old.

QUALIFICATIONS • Must be of mature and dependable character.• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously in the following order with no time requirement: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the side or front) and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; and 100 yards of either the front crawl, breaststroke or combination.• Must be able to swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke (starting in the water), surface dive 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps; within 1 minute and 40 seconds.• Must be able to tread in deep water without use of hands for two minutes. • Participant must be able to successfully complete the above pre-requisites in order to continue with the lifeguarding class.

RECERTIFICATION: $85 fee. Course length: 15 hours. Must provide proof of an ARC certification to participate. Recertification candidates must attend the Friday and Sunday classes. Candidates have the option to attend Saturday morning for re-training in CPR/AED/First Aid.